The MathSigner: An Interactive Learning Tool for American Sign Language K-3 Mathematics

  • Authors:
  • Nicoletta Adamo-Villani;John Doublestein;Zachary Martin

  • Affiliations:
  • Purdue University;Purdue University;Purdue University

  • Venue:
  • IV '04 Proceedings of the Information Visualisation, Eighth International Conference
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

We present a new highly interactive program to teach American Sign Language (ASL) for K-3 mathematics by 3D animation. We aim at increasing: (1) the opportunity for deaf children to learn arithmetic via interactive media; (2) the effectiveness of (hearing) parents in teaching arithmetic to their deaf children; (3) the effectiveness of ASL K-8 mathematics teachers. Using state-of-the-art 3D computer animation technology we have created a learning tool to be used for K-8 classroom and home learning, and for closed captioning in interactive media and internet.